6453 positive tests, slightly more than Thursday | Inland

Last Friday, RIVM reported more than 11,000 new infections. The RIVM said on Tuesday it already saw the beginning of a stabilization and that the number of cases could start to decrease during the course of this week.

Almost two weeks ago, the cabinet took measures to stop the explosive increase in the number of corona cases, especially among young people and young people.

Last Friday, RIVM reported more than 11,000 new infections. The RIVM said on Tuesday it already saw the beginning of a stabilization and that the number of cases could start to decrease during the course of this week. Almost two weeks ago, the cabinet took measures to stop the explosive increase in the number of corona cases.

The seven-day average, which peaked at over 10,000 early this week, has now fallen to 8,083 cases per day. There are still many more than a few weeks ago. When the relaxations started, the number of positive tests was only around 500 per day.

According to figures from Friday, three people have died because they became infected. Three deaths were also reported on Thursday.

Amsterdam remains the municipality with the most new cases: 465 people tested positive. In Rotterdam, the virus was diagnosed in 388 people, in The Hague 157 people received a positive test result. Tilburg follows with 147 cases, Eindhoven had 131.

Hospital admissions

The total number of corona patients in Dutch hospitals has risen to 477, 41 more than Thursday. Of them, 107 are in intensive care, the same number as the day before, and 370 in a nursing ward. This is evident from figures from the National Coordination Center for Patient Distribution (LCPS).

84 new patients with Covid-19 were admitted on Friday, twelve more than the previous day. Of these, seven ended up in intensive care. There are now 685 beds occupied. In addition to the 107 Covid patients, 578 people are there for another reason.

“The influx and occupancy of Covid patients are now showing an increase, mainly at the clinic. According to our forecasts, the increase will continue this week. It is currently difficult to predict how hospital admissions will develop in the longer term, given the variety to factors influencing this,” according to the LCPS.

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